Growing up my mom cooked a lot of great dishes but there was one that stood out every time. Her basic bread- we just called it "the shizzle ma nizzle"...
This bread was made every holiday, and pretty much every weekend. When I grew up and moved out then came to visit the first thing I'd often smell was that bread. That smell is so penetrating and delicious- like a basic instinct, like baby powder brings your memories of being a baby, even if just the "feelings" you had not visual memory- this bread takes me way back.
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I think my mom got this from her mom and she probably got it from a cook book somewhere- but it's been a traditional bread in our family for many decades (long before I was born). This bread smells so wonderful I'd cook it as an air freshener!
Thanks Jshea :) this bread is basic but smells/tastes amazing!
There's a phantom scent of bread floating around me as I read this article, lol. :D There's nothing quite like the smell of baking bread. Mmm, heavenly. I'm going to give my mom this recipe and subtly hint that she should make me some in her bread machine. ;)
Oh, wow! Just reading this made me crave some homemade bread! Recipe sounds great and fortunately my mom, the baker in the family, is coming to visit soon. Can't wait to try this one!
(I'm eating mine as I write this next to a big bowl of my fiance's mothers delicious an unique spaghetti :)
I love homemade bread.
Very true 2uesday! Especially food that just smells grand as it cooks right!? :)
I feel your enthusiasm! I can smell the bread!
Thank you Brenda! We're going over there this easter and I've already told her I want that bread momma! can't wait!
You were very lucky to have a mother that cooked such good bread and memories. I haven't baked bread in years. It's time to give it another try.